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‘Now Comes the Reckoning’

Timothy Garton Ash’s new book blends history and memoir to provide political analysis of postwar Europe and the United States' role in the region.

By William Collins Donahue

November 26, 2023

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A Brutish Party

If there were any doubt about whether Donald Trump still controls the GOP, the latest unruliness from Republican lawmakers should put the issue to rest.

By Miles Doyle

November 25, 2023

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The Eucharist & the Poor

Eucharistic realism means we see the poor and vulnerable, just as we see the Real Presence.

November 23, 2023

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Processing the Synod

On this episode, host Dominic Preziosi discusses the proceedings of the Synod on Synodality with journalist Paul Elie and theologian Anna Rowlands.

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Is AI Poised to Replace Humanity?

With recent advents in AI, the tech industry touts the virtues of a ‘posthuman’ era, casting doubt on the value of human ingenuity.

By Frank Pasquale

November 22, 2023

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Is ‘Bronze Age Pervert’ Born to Rule?

It’s hard to understand how anyone can think of Bronze Age Pervert as a role model, but an alarming number of young would-be fascists apparently do.

November 19, 2023

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The Scourge of Wage Suppression

Michael Lind wishes for “a new and nonpartisan” labor movement. But he refuses to take seriously the labor movement that already exists.

By Joseph A. McCartin

November 17, 2023

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Abolishing Poverty in America

Poverty is not inevitable. Matthew Desmond explains the steps we need to take to eradicate it.

By Dominic Preziosi

October 9, 2023

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Synodality & Catholic Amnesia

Catholic synodality has a long, rich history. Understanding that history will help the Church flourish.

By Shaun Blanchard

October 9, 2023

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The Double Life of George Eliot

Marriage, for George Eliot, was a school in virtue.

By Mollie Wilson O’Reilly

October 19, 2023

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The Bible as Poetry

If you can’t read poetry, a great part of the Bible is going to remain closed to you.

By Christian Wiman

October 5, 2023

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Better Off Without Us?

A Commonweal symposium on the rise of transhumanism and antihumanism.

By The Editors

October 31, 2023

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